More than a thousand runners and walkers came for a road race on Saturday in Brentwood to honor fallen officer Stephen Arkell.The 17-year veteran of the Brentwood Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty in May, 2014 as he responded to a domestic dispute.VIDEO: Organizers hold 5K in honor of Stephen Arkell“I just want to thank everybody for coming out and your support. Steve would be humbled and just amazed to see all the support,” said Arkell’s widow, Heather.“It’s just something we wanted to do, to make sure we carry on the memory of Steve and everything that he stood for,” said fellow Brentwood officer Joshua Turner. The close friend not only helped organize the 5K, but he ran and held a flag that was created to honor Arkell.“I wanted Steve to be part of this. I wanted him to share the route with us, so I carried him along the way and that was our tribute to Steve,” Turner said.Many of the 1,500 people who participated were firefighters and police officers.“Officer Arkell touched a lot of people and it’s pretty clear by the number of people that are here today, law enforcement and the community alike,” said Manchester Police Assistant Chief Nick Willard.Some participants did not know Arkell.“It’s good community. It just shows how the community in this area really stands behind its police officers,” said participant Beth Liakos.Proceeds from the event are going towards a scholarship in Arkell’s name. So far, $60,000 has been raised, and organizers want to continue the event year after year.“It’s crazy, I could not believe it,” said Arkell’s brother, Dave. “Steve would be so stunned with what has happened today.”To donate to the scholarship fund, visit http://www.officerarkell5k.org or http://www.stevearkell.com.

BRENTWOOD, N.H. —

More than a thousand runners and walkers came for a road race on Saturday in Brentwood to honor fallen officer Stephen Arkell.

The 17-year veteran of the Brentwood Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty in May, 2014 as he responded to a domestic dispute.

“I just want to thank everybody for coming out and your support. Steve would be humbled and just amazed to see all the support,” said Arkell’s widow, Heather.

“It’s just something we wanted to do, to make sure we carry on the memory of Steve and everything that he stood for,” said fellow Brentwood officer Joshua Turner. The close friend not only helped organize the 5K, but he ran and held a flag that was created to honor Arkell.

“I wanted Steve to be part of this. I wanted him to share the route with us, so I carried him along the way and that was our tribute to Steve,” Turner said.

Many of the 1,500 people who participated were firefighters and police officers.

“Officer Arkell touched a lot of people and it’s pretty clear by the number of people that are here today, law enforcement and the community alike,” said Manchester Police Assistant Chief Nick Willard.

Some participants did not know Arkell.

“It’s good community. It just shows how the community in this area really stands behind its police officers,” said participant Beth Liakos.

Proceeds from the event are going towards a scholarship in Arkell’s name. So far, $60,000 has been raised, and organizers want to continue the event year after year.

“It’s crazy, I could not believe it,” said Arkell’s brother, Dave. “Steve would be so stunned with what has happened today.”